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| 651. |
India and this country signed protocol to Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to prevent tax evasion. |
| Answer» The Government of India and the People's Republic of China signed a protocol to amend the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax evasion through exchange of information. According to the amended treaty, the existing provisions for exchange of information to the latest international standards have been updated, Changes have been made related to minimum standard of implementation of treaty under the Action reports of Base Erosion & Profit Shifting (BEPS) Project. | |
| 652. |
Which country recorded the highest average real wage growth in South Asia during 2008-17, as per "Global Wage Report 2018/19: What Lies behind Gender pay gaps" report? |
| Answer» According to an annual report named- "Global Wage Report 2018/19: What Lies behind Gender pay gaps", released byInternational Labour Organisation (ILO), India recorded the highest average real wage growth in South Asia during 2008-17. The Global wage growth in 2017 was not only lower than in 2016, but fell to its lowest growth rate since 2008. In the advanced G20 countries, real wage growth declined drastically especially in Europe (excluding Eastern Europe) countries like France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In emerging and developing countries of the G20, real wage growth has fluctuated in recent years, rising from 2.9 per cent in 2015 to 4.9 per cent in 2016, and then falling back to 4.3 per cent in 2017. Workers in Asia and the Pacific have enjoyed the highest real wage growth among all regions over the period 2006-17 led by countries such as China, India, Thailand and Vietnam. | |
| 653. |
For which country, India announces INR 4,500 crore assistance recently? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs. 4,500 crore financial assistance to Bhutan for its 12th five-year plan after holding wide-ranging talks with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering. The new five-year plan of Bhutan began in 2018 and will continue till 2022. | |
| 654. |
The 2018 G20 Summit begins in which country recently? |
| Answer» The 2018 G20 Summit began on November 28, 2018 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the 13th meeting of Group of Twenty (G20) and the first G20 summit to be hosted in South America. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be representing India at the Summit and is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Argentina President Mauricio Macri, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on the sidelines of the summit. | |
| 655. |
US, Mexico and this country signs USMCA to Replace NAFTA. |
| Answer» US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau signed the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau signed the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). | |
| 656. |
Which become the first country in the world to recognise 'orphanage trafficking' as a form of modern slavery? |
| Answer» Australia has become the first country in the world to recognise 'orphanage trafficking' as a form of modern slavery. Children from smaller countries are recruited in orphanages in the West for the purpose of profit through foreign aid. According to the US State Department, "many orphanages use the children to raise funds by forcing them to perform shows for or interact and play with potential donors to encourage more donations". As per estimates, 80% of children living in the world's orphanages have at least one living parent. | |
| 657. |
India signs two Bilateral MoUs between these two countries in the area of Biotechnology on 28th December 2018. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for the two Bilateral MoUs between India and Cuba, and India and Korea in the area of Biotechnology on 28th Dec 2018. It also give an approval for Setting up of the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Bill, 2018. Setting up of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018. Submission of India's Second Biennial Update Report (BUR) to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). | |
| 658. |
European Union has set a goal to become the first major economy to be 'Climate Neural' by __________. |
| Answer» The European Union has set a goal to become the first major economy to be 'Climate Neural' by 2050 after that the emissions of greenhouse gases needs to be offset by planting trees or burying the gases underground. As per European Union, this target can be achieved by using Solar and Wind Energy for electricity generation. Climate Neutrality means the emissions are to be balanced by methods of removing warming gases from the atmosphere by planting new forests or through carbon capturing technologies. | |
| 659. |
Name the country that amended the Offensive Weapons Bill 2018 to ensure the right to possession of kirpans by Sikhs. |
| Answer» The United Kingdom government amended the Offensive Weapons Bill 2018 to ensure right to possession of kirpans by Sikhs. The move would maintain status quo in continuing to legally safeguard the sale, possession and use of large kirpans and to not criminalise the Sikh community for the sale or possession of one. The move was led by the first female Sikh MP in the House of Commons, MP Preet Kaur Gill. The bill is aimed at strengthening existing legislative measures on offensive weapons, focusing on corrosive substances, knives and certain types of firearm. It would also ban the sale of corrosive substances to anyone under the age of 18. | |
| 660. |
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador became first leftist president of this country. |
| Answer» Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won a president election of Mexico which was conducted on July 2018.His first act after he became president was signed an agreement with three Central American counterparts to create a plan to stem the flow of migrants seeking asylum in the US. Lopez Obrador also thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stating he would like to reach an agreement with both Ottawa and Washington to tackle immigration issues. | |
| 661. |
Where was the Climate Change Conference 2018 held? |
| Answer» The UN climate summits, i.e. so called COP (Conference of the Parties) are global conferences, in the course of which action for climate policy is negotiated. The Climate Change Conference 2018 was held in Katowice, Poland. Previously, Poland hosted them twice - in 2008, in Poznan and in 2013, in Warsaw. For the first time, the climate summit took place in Katowice. This year's summit included: 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), 14th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 14) and the 1st Conference of Signatories to the Paris Agreement (CMA 1). | |
| 662. |
Which country has topped in the Global Passport Power Rank 2018? |
| Answer» As per the ratings released by Passport Index, the United Arab Emirates has topped the Global Passport Power Rank 2018, emerging as the country with the most powerful passport in world. UAE passport holders can now fly to 113 countries without a visa, and 54 others with a visa-on-arrival. Singapore and Germany ranks second with 166 countries. India ranked 66th in Global Passport Power Rank 2018. | |
| 663. |
Which country plans to leave OPEC from January 2019? |
| Answer» Qatar has announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from January 2019 and focus more on the production of natural gas. The announcement was made by Qatar's new energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi. Qatar is the world's largest exporter of LPG. Qatar also wants to raise its oil production from 4.8 million barrels of oil equivalent a day to 6.5 million barrels. | |
| 664. |
According to a study by Global Carbon Project, India ranks __________ highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world. |
| Answer» India is the fourth highest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, accounting for 7 percent of global emissions in 2017, according to a study by Global Carbon Project on 06th December 2018. The top 10 emitters were China, the US, the EU, India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. India's emissions look set to continue their strong growth by an average of 6.3 per cent in 2018, with growth across all fuels including coal (7.1 percent), oil (2.9 percent) and gas (6 percent). The Indian emissions were projected to grow 2 percent in 2017, compared to 6 per cent per year averaged over the previous decade, due to significant government interventions in the economy. | |
| 665. |
Which country has become the first Latin American country to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? |
| Answer» Panama has become the first Latin American country to join China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China established diplomatic relations with Panama last year. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Panamanian counterpart, Juan Carlos Varela signed 19 deals, including: An extradition treaty An arrangement where China will provide a non-specified amount of non-reimbursable aid to carry out various projects. Memoranda of understanding on commercial, tourist, educational matters. Other deals on trade, infrastructure and banking. | |
| 666. |
Which country signed an agreement with Peru for co-operation and mutual assistance in Customs Matters? |
| Answer» India signed an agreement with Peru for co-operation and mutual assistance in Customs Matters. It provides a legal framework for the sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of the two countries. The agreement will also help in the proper application of Customs laws, prevention and investigation of Customs offenses. According to the Finance Ministry, the agreement signed in New Delhi is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure the efficient clearance of goods traded between the two sides. | |
| 667. |
World's 1st 3D-Printed e-Bike was manufactured by __________. |
| Answer» German firm BigRep claims it has produced the world's first fully functioning e-motorbike NERA using a 3D printer. According to the company, NERA has groundbreaking features like airless tires, embedded electronics, and forkless steering. The bike was conceptualized and developed in 12 weeks and includes 15 parts, which are all 3D printed except its motor and battery. The name is derived from the slogan "New Era". | |
| 668. |
Recently, India and this country signed 3,500 crore currency swap agreement. |
| Answer» India and UAE signed 3,500 crore currency swap agreement. This agreement will boost investment and enable direct trade without using dollars or other international currencies. The agreement was signed after the 12th India-UAE joint commission meeting co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and the UAE's Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. In 2015, China's central bank extended a currency swap agreement with the UAE Central bank worth $5.54 billion. | |
| 669. |
World's first country to make all public transport free from 2020. |
| Answer» Luxembourg is set to become the first country in the world to make all public transport free, implementing the move in 2020. The move is aimed at addressing environmental issues and the problem of traffic congestion. Earlier, Luxembourg introduced free transport for all people under the age of 20. | |
| 670. |
With which country, India signed an agreement on Joint Activities under the Human Spaceflight Programme recently? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signed an MoU between India and Russia on Joint Activities under the Human Spaceflight Programme on Dec 6, 2018. It includes an MoU between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Space Technology for Development. Agreement between India and Algeria on Cooperation in the field of Space Sciences, Technologies and Applications. MoC between India and Japan in the field of Healthcare and Wellness. | |
| 671. |
Which country launched the 1st Mission to Land on the far side of the Moon? |
| Answer» China launched the first-ever spacecraft, Chang'e 4, that will attempt landing on the far side of the Moon, which always shows the same face to Earth as it's close enough to be locked by the planet's gravitational field. The Chang'e-4 mission will see a static lander and rover touch down in Von K?rm?n crater, located on the side of the Moon which never faces Earth. The payload blasted off atop a Long March 3B rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. | |
| 672. |
This country is planning to increase its green cover by building 20,000 national forest villages by 2020 in the country. |
| Answer» China is planning to increase its green cover by building 20,000 national forest villages by 2020 in the country. As the country has been facing the problem of severe pollution, it has spent over $100 billion on trees and its total forest cover area is almost 22%. Liu Dongsheng, Deputy Director of China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration said that the country will continue to enhance the ecological environment in villages across the country. It also plans to bring the green coverage rate in rural areas to 30%. | |
| 673. |
With which country, India signed Two MoUs in the Renewable Energy sector to enhance the technology and bring in power efficiency? |
| Answer» Sweden and India signed Two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the Renewable Energy sector to enhance the technology and bring in power efficiency. Among the two MoUs signed, the first was signed between Swedish firm Spowdi and EMVEE for setting up local manufacturing and assembly unit in Bangalore and the second MoU was inked between Swedish Neutral and Tata Power DDL for setting up pilot for earth fault protection in Delhi. The MoUs were signed on the sidelines of inauguration of the 'Sustainability by Sweden - Showroom India' themed as "Sustainability is Everybody's Business"by Swedish Energy, Agency Business Sweden and Embassy of Sweden under the Sweden India Nobel Memorial Programme. The India-Sweden Innovations' Accelerator (ISIA) programme is a part of intergovernmental cooperation between India and Sweden in the area of new and renewable energy technology. | |
| 674. |
Which country's government has recently enacted controversial law to accept foreign blue-collar workers? |
| Answer» The Japanese government enacted a new law to bring more blue-collar foreign workers into the country, in a controversial move to address chronic labour shortages. Under the new law, Japan plans to bring in 345,000 foreign workers in construction, food services, nursing and other sectors for 5 years. The law will take effect in April 2019 and create two new visa categories. The first status allows foreign nationals with skills in sectors facing severe shortages to obtain five-year visas, which will not allow them to bring their families. The second status allows foreign workers in those fields who hold stronger qualifications and pass a more difficult Japanese language test will be able to obtain a visa that can be extended indefinitely, eventually leading to residency, and will be able to bring over family. | |
| 675. |
Which country became the world's leading exporter of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for the first time? |
| Answer» Australia surpassed Qatar to become the world's leading exporter of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for the first time. This was announced according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics which stated that Australia had exported 6.55 million tonnes of LNG in November 2018 compared to Qatar's 6.27 million tonnes. LNG is Australia's third-largest export commodity behind coal and iron ore. | |
| 676. |
Scientists from which country developed a "rewritable" paper? |
| Answer» Scientists from the Fujian Normal University in China developed a "rewritable" paper that can be drawn or printed on over and over again by changing the temperature. The new material consisted of three layers in a sandwich-like structure where the text could be changed or wiped clean over 100 times by changing the temperature. According to a study published in the journal ACS Applied Material & Interfaces, the messages can last more than half a year, compared to other re-writable papers. It can be used in practical applications such as long-lasting information recording and reading, rewritable label, reprintable display. | |
| 677. |
Which country become a permanent member of Financial Action Task Force? |
| Answer» Israel became a full member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body set up to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other threats to the international financial system. The Jewish state has now taken its place alongside 37 other members including most of the G20, the world's 20 leading industrialized and emerging economies just 16 years after being blacklisted by the organization. | |
| 678. |
Which country signed the 30-member Trans Regional Maritime Network pact in Rome, Italy? |
| Answer» India signed an ascension pact to the 30-member Trans-Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN) at Italian Naval Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The T-RMN consists of 30-member countries and is led by Italy. | |
| 679. |
Which country tops in the Climate Change Performance Index? |
| Answer» The Climate Change Performance Index was released on the sidelines of COP24 Un Summit in Katowice, Poland. he index was produced by the New Climate Institute, Climate Action Network and Germanwatch. No countries were in the top three ranks because none did well in all categories assessed. But among the league of nations, Sweden topped as the 4th country (for the second time as on 2017) followed by Morocco in the 5th position. India ranked 11th, But Germany fell from 22nd to 27th because of its reliance on lignite coal, a big source of greenhouse gas emissions. | |
| 680. |
World's first "floating" nuclear power plant was opened in; |
| Answer» Akademik Lomonosov, the world's first "floating" nuclear power plant (FNPP) for installation in remote areas, has been started and brought to 10% of its capacity, Russian state-run atomic energy corporation Rosatom announced. An FNPP is basically a mobile, low-capacity reactor unit operable in remote areas isolated from the main power distribution system, or in places hard to access by land. They are designed to maintain both uninterruptible power and plentiful desalinated water supply in remote areas. | |
| 681. |
After US, which country emerged as the world's second-largest arms producer? |
| Answer» The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its report on the world's 100 biggest armaments groups and said that Russia has emerged as the world's second-largest arms producer after the U.S. Russia surpassed Britain, which had held the spot since 2002 and remains Western Europe's No. 1 arms maker. The report stated that the combined arm sales of Russian companies recorded 8.5 % year-on-year growth and amounted to$37.7 billion in 2017.Russia's sales accounted for 9.5 percent of a worldwide total of $398.2 billion. The U.S. topped the list with 42 companies accounting for 57 % of total sales, including the world's largest arms producer, Lockheed Martin Corp. The SIPRI's report doesn't include Chinese companies because of unreliable statistics. | |
| 682. |
With which country, India signed the bilateral annual Haj 2019 agreement? |
| Answer» India and Saudi Arabia signed the bilateral annual Haj 2019 agreement at Jeddah. The agreement was signed by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Haj and Umrah Minister of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten. The agreement is a part of strengthened bilateral relations of the two countries. Both India and Saudi Arabia share strong cultural, historical, economic and political relations. | |
| 683. |
Which country has recently picked the Chinese character "disaster" to define 2018? |
| Answer» Japan picked the Chinese character "disaster" to define the year 2018, a year that saw deadly floods, strong earthquakes and heavy storms. The selection came after Japan was buffeted this year by torrential rains in the country's west and an large earthquake in Hokkaido, heightening public awareness of the importance of disaster prevention measures. Japan was also rocked by man-made calamities such as stolen cryptocurrencies and the uncovering of harassment by coaches in the athletic world. The competition is rum by every year by the Kyoto-based Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation since 1995. The Chinese characters (or Kanji) are used widely in Japanese as well as other alphabets. Earlier, "North" won in 2017 after North Korea's missile launches, and "gold" in 2016 after the Rio Olympics. | |
| 684. |
India and this country agreed to simplify export clearances to take forward joint manufacturing in the defence. |
| Answer» India and Russia have agreed to simplify export clearances to take forward joint manufacturing in the defence. This decision was made during the 18th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-MTC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Russian counterpart General Sergei Shoigu on 13th December 2018. India is planning for joint production under Make in India. This includes allowing Indian companies, both Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) and private sector, to manufacture spares for Russian systems in India. So far, four military-industry conferences have been held between Russian manufactures and Indian companies to take the process forward, in this regard. | |
| 685. |
Which coutry will organise the 2019 Gita festival? |
| Answer» Mauritius Acting President Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory announced that Mauritius would organise a Gita festival in February 2019. A delegation from India has also been invited for the event. He made this announcement at the inauguration of a three-day international seminar organised as part of the international Gita festival in Kurukshetra, Haryana. | |
| 686. |
The government of this country bans the Indian currency notes above Rs 100. |
| Answer» The Nepal government banned Indian currency above Rs 100. New Indian note of Rs 2,000, Rs 500 and Rs 200 denominations were banned as the Nepal government has not yet legalised them in the market. The announcement was made by Nepal's Minister for Information and Communications Gokul Prasad Baskota. The move can affect the Indian tourist and Nepali people working in India, who carry the currency in Nepal for transaction. | |
| 687. |
Which two countries signed a bilateral annual Haj agreement 2019? |
| Answer» A bilateral annual Haj agreement 2019 was signed between India and Saudi Arabia by Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, and Umrah Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This year more than 2,100 women have already applied to go to Haj without 'Mehram' (male companion) after the Modi Government had lifted ban on women going to Haj without Mehram last year and they had also been exempted from the lottery system. The Haj Committee of India has received more than 2.47 lakh applications next year's pilgrimage which includes about 47 per cent women. | |
| 688. |
European Parliament approved the world's largest free trade agreement between which country and the EU? |
| Answer» The European Parliament approved a free trade agreement between Japan and the EU, covering 635 million people and almost one-third of the world's economy. The world's largest free trade agreement, the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement will remove duties on almost all agricultural and industrial products as well as open up the service sector and procurement. It also moves to eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade. The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement which has been under discussion since 2013 will come into effect from 1stFebruary 2019. This agreement is projected to increase exports between the two economies by 34 percent for the EU and 29 percent for Japan, liberalising up to 99 percent of bilateral trade. The elimination of tariffs will save consumers and importers $1 billion per year in the EU and will support a substantial increase of jobs, maximizing benefits for both companies and citizens. | |
| 689. |
Ranil Wickremsinghe was sworn in as Prime minister of __________. |
| Answer» Mr. Ranil Wickremsinghe was sworn in as Prime minister of Sri Lanka by President Maithripala Sirisena thus bringing an end to the weeks-long political crisis in the country. Mr. Wickremsinghe was removed as Prime minister in October and was replaced by Mahinda Rajapaksa who resigned after failing to garner a majority in Parliament. This is the fifth time Mr. Wickremsinghe has been sworn in as Prime minister which is a record in Sri Lanka. | |
| 690. |
Which country will host the 2020 Asia cricket cup, as approved by Asian Cricket Council? |
| Answer» The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) awarded the hosting rights of the 2020 Asia cup to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a meeting held in Bangladesh Capital Dhaka. Pakistan will host the 2020 Asia cricket cup. The Decision was taken by ACC President Nazmul Hassan Papon but the final venue of the event is still unclear over whether it will be played in UAE or Pakistan. | |
| 691. |
Which country agreed to fight terrorism jointly with India in the Indo-Pacific, civil nuclear, defence and security, space, trade and economic sectors? |
| Answer» India and France also agreed to enhance their strategic partnership through cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, civil nuclear, defence and security, space, trade and economic sectors. India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj stated that Paris and New Delhi are working together on multiple international forums including Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The two nations are jointly working on Jaitapur nuclear power project. | |
| 692. |
The President of this country declares 2019 as Year of Tolerance. |
| Answer» United Arab Emirates (UAE) President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2019 to be the "Year of Tolerance." to highlight UAE as the Global Capital of Tolerance, instilling the values of co-existence and peace in local, regional and international communities The Year of Tolerance will focus on "Five Pillars". First one aims to deepen the values of tolerance and co-existence among cultures and peoples by concentrating on teaching the youth on the values of tolerance. The second pillar will focus on solidifying the UAE as the global capital for tolerance, via a series of projects with dialogue between various cultures and civilizations The third will enact multiple cultural programmes and contributions to build tolerant communities. | |
| 693. |
On 18th December, The Union Cabinet approved an MoU between India and this country for Cooperation in the Disability Sector. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an MoU between India and Australia for Cooperation in the Disability Sector. It also approves Establishment of two new AIIMS at Tamil Nadu & Telangana under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. Apprised of Joint Issue of Postage Stamps by India and South Africa. | |
| 694. |
This country plans to introduce a tax system named 'GAFA tax' on internet firms from 1 January 2019. |
| Answer» France will introduce its own tax on large internet and technology companies from 1 January 2019. The name of the tax is 'GAFA tax' which was named after Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon. The aim of imposing the tax is to ensure that the global giants pay a fair share of taxes on their massive business operations in Europe. | |
| 695. |
The Union Cabinet of India approved the MoU with this country in the field of education, recently. |
| Answer» The Union cabinet approved the MoU with Afghanistan in the field of education which will allow students from that country to use courses devised in India. It will facilitate students and faculty of educational institutions in Afghanistan to register and use the SWAYAM courses. SWAYAM is a government of India programme designed to achieve access, equity and quality in education. | |
| 696. |
With which country India hold a first-ever meeting on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges in New Delhi? |
| Answer» External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi co-chaired the first-ever meeting of India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges in New Delhi. India and China had decided to set up people to people mechanism during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in China. | |
| 697. |
The first US State which have female majority in its legislature is; |
| Answer» Nevada became the first state in the US with an overall female majority in its legislature on 18 December 2018. The appointments of the Democrats Rochelle Thuy Nguyen and Beatrice Angela Duran to two Las Vegas-area legislative seats give women 51% of the 63 seats in the legislature. No state has previously had a female-majority or even a 50%-female legislature. | |
| 698. |
This country launched the first satellite to provide space-based broadband as part of Hongyun project. |
| Answer» China launched its first communication satellite, from a Long March 11 carrier rocket, to provide broadband internet services worldwide to rival Google and other firms. It is the first in the Hongyun project planned by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). It weighs 247 kilogrammes and works in a sun-synchronous orbit about 1,100 kilometres above earth. Powered by solar arrays, the satellite would verify basic designs of Hongyun satellite and demonstrating low-orbit broadband communications technologies with a life span of more than 1 year. | |
| 699. |
Which country stood at 12th rank in the "misperception index"? |
| Answer» Indians placed at 12th rank in the "misperception index" according to the MORI Perils of Perception Survey 2018, done by Ipsos India, an independent market research company. It behind several countries like Italy, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Chile, and Argentina, among others. Thailand, Mexico, Turkey, Malaysia, and Brazil were ranked first in five and performed poorer than India. "misperception index" is based on questions which asked to people and it revealed the wide chasm between what people perceived and what was real. | |
| 700. |
Which country launched its first communication satellite of the Hongyun project? |
| Answer» China launched its first communication satellite, from a Long March 11 carrier rocket, to provide broadband internet services worldwide to rival Google and other firms. It is the first in the Hongyun project planned by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). It weighs 247 kilogrammes and works in a sun-synchronous orbit about 1,100 kilometres above earth. Powered by solar arrays, the satellite would verify basic designs of Hongyun satellite and demonstrating low-orbit broadband communications technologies with a life span of more than 1 year. | |